Head of Policy and Public Affairs

Remote, USAfull timeRemote

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senior

$200k–$220k

H1B: no

Arborenergy The Head of Policy and Public Affairs at Arborenergy leads policy, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement to enable deployment of next-generation power infrastructure with carbon capture. This role involves strategic advising, public affairs leadership, and developing coalitions to support commercial deployment objectives.

Responsibilities

The Head of Policy and Public Affairs will shape the policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and public environment necessary to deploy next-generation power infrastructure with carbon capture at scale.
Strategic Policy Leadership
Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, and cross-functional leadership on policy, regulatory, stakeholder, and market-shaping issues.
Develop and execute Arbor’s federal and state policy strategy in support of commercial deployment objectives.
Monitor emerging legislation, regulations, and agency actions impacting carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure, energy markets, and industrial decarbonization.
Represent Arbor in industry associations, working groups, coalitions, and policy forums.
Provide strategic recommendations that help position Arbor for long-term growth and market leadership.
Public Affairs and Strategic Engagement
Develop and lead Arbor’s public affairs strategy and stakeholder engagement approach.
Help shape the external narrative around Arbor’s technology, market opportunity, and role in addressing growing electricity demand.
Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to establish Arbor as a trusted participant in public policy discussions.
Develop coalitions and advocacy strategies that support Arbor’s long-term business objectives and market development efforts.

Qualification

Demonstrated success influencing policyExperience in carbon captureStrong understanding of energy marketsFamiliarity with Class VI permittingAdvanced degree

Required

Proven track record of at least 10+ years' experience in energy policy, public affairs, government affairs, infrastructure development, or related fields.
Demonstrated success influencing policy, regulatory, legislative, or stakeholder outcomes.
Experience in carbon capture, power generation, grid infrastructure, natural gas, industrial decarbonization, or similar.
Strong understanding of energy markets, infrastructure development, permitting processes, or industrial project deployment.
Familiarity with Class VI permitting, EPA programs, DOE funding mechanisms, and energy infrastructure development.
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building and maintaining relationships with senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and external stakeholders.
Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.